For the record - July 19, 2015

Biden legacy: In the July 12 Section A, an article about Vice President Joe Biden incorrectly described an aspect of the debate over Robert Bork’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1987. The article described Bork’s nomination as posing a “threat” to civil rights and abortion rights. The article should have made clear that this was the view of those opposed to Bork’s confirmation.

Turkey’s capital: An item about Troy Tours’ trips to Turkey that appeared in the July 12 “Tours & Cruises” column said Istanbul is that nation’s capital. Its capital is Ankara.